The Orioles Go Green For St. Patricks Day

The Orioles will
host ôGo Greenö Day, presented by Waste Pro, for their St. PatrickÆs Day game
this Sunday, March 17 at 1:05 p.m. against the Minnesota Twins. The Orioles
will wear green cartoon bird caps for the game, after which they will be
autographed and auctioned online at www.orioles.com/spring,
with proceeds to benefit the Mote Marine Laboratory Animal Hospitals. The
Sarasota-based hospitals treat animals that have been harmed due to damage to
the environment. The Mote Marine Laboratory Animal Hospitals will also be
featured at the OriolesREACH community booth on the main concourse during the
game to educate fans about their dolphin, whale and sea turtle hospitals.

The Orioles will
also wear the green cartoon bird caps for SundayÆs 1:05 p.m. game vs. the
Phillies in Clearwater.
The online auction of the green caps will begin at noon on Sunday, March 17 through
Sunday, March 24 at 6:00 p.m.at www.orioles.com/spring.

Ed Smith Stadium
uses environmentally-friendly practices including recycling, reclaimed water
for toilets and irrigation, solar panels and roofing materials that conserve
energy use requirements, and preferred parking for car pooling and fuel
efficient vehicles. The Orioles also recently became a partner in SarasotaCountyÆs ôGreen Business Partnershipö
program. Additional information on the OriolesÆ commitment to the environment
at Ed Smith Stadium can be found atwww.orioles.com/sarasota.